As part of the secret program, a group of "first- and second- generation Americans, who already have language and cultural knowledge" would be prepped for a career thwarting terrorists in Middle East and South Asian hot spots, according to a note to Congress by National Intelligence Director Dennis C. Blair.

Participating schools would give students paid summer internships at intelligence agencies and offer technical courses like cryptology, according to the Post.

If approved as part of Obama's 2010 intelligence authorization bill, the training program would build on past pilot efforts.